The Lifestyles Network Is Planning A Summer Party

Lifestyles is having a picnic, and you’re invited. We have everything you need to plan your next summer picnic, barbecue, or backyard celebration. Please join us as we take a stroll around the channel, you’ll find recipes, tips and a few laughs thrown in for free. Have fun!

Take advantage of those last few berries still in season by making some Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch

Or pour yourself a tall glass of Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade at All Holiday Cafe, sounds refreshing!

Whip up some Rice Krispie Treats courtesy of Keeping the Castle

Throw in a cool refreshing dessert with your own Homemade Oreo Ice Cream from Chocolate Bytes

Enjoy some quick and Cool Summer Snacking from Inside Motherhood

Baking Delights  has me in chocolate heaven with her favorite brownies (you gotta check out the photo, it’s mouth watering yummy).

I gotta have my sweet tea on a hot, summer day…Kettle and Cup has a new spin on an old favorite.

Blogfabulous is serving up super easy, cool Hors’ devours for a hot summer.

Weary Parent is serving Chocolate Puppy Chow, a fun snack for the kids (especially if they’re like mine and usually think they’re a puppy).

Offbeat Homes is sharing some fun ideas to hold an offbeat picnic in four easy steps. Check them out if you’d like to have an offbeat picnic of your own.

Tree Hugging Family shares 10 tips for an easy green picnic or green potluck

Just because you choose to live thrifty doesn’t mean you have to throw a thrifty picnic.  Simply Thrifty shares tips for an elegant and inexpensive potluck

If you have a hard time getting it together for your summer parties and picnics Declutter It shares five tips to help you organize your summer BBQ.

If you want to give your party a new twist check out 10 Summer party ideas.

Or add some backyard Olympic games to your next barbecue, in honor of the Summer Olympics

And speaking of games, Marriage Actually is bringing a fun game for the grownups.  Life Stories – sounds like an interesting way to find out more about those around you.

I always grill my chicken on low, and spend quite a bit of time over the grill, so I’m excited to try Cyndi’s ideas for Grilling Chicken Fast. 

Brewha-ha.com has some ideas for keeping your picnic simple, including a recipe for Polish beer rye bread (just don’t forget to BYOB)

You have to have something for the kids to do, so check out Play Library’s list of 50 outdoor toys and games that are perfect for summer entertainment.

This time of year there are bugs everywhere, don’t forget to bring the bug repellent along with your favorite dish to your next cookout.

Christine at Mad Cropper is super creative, she shares that you can turn recipes into creative works of arts. Find out how!

Don’t forget the pets during your summer parties, they would enjoy some special summer treats too!

Quilting and Patchwork shares an array of potluck foods and memories from the Food Bloggers.

You never know what medical emergency could happen at your summer party or barbecue…Marye at Simply Home Remedies is bringing the antidote for nearly ANYTHING!

Eliza at Babylune helps with the little ones in the family by providing tips to consider when taking your baby to a picnic.

Finally, when the party’s all planned, and the guests are all settled in, don’t forget to kick back, relax, enjoy the party, and have a cool delicious drink or two yourself.  MomGadget prefers the Dominican Coco Loco

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